Pro Kabaddi: Pune's tactics caught us off guard, admits Bengaluru's duo
Puneri Paltan's strategised play kept Bengaluru Bulls' attack at bay, claimed Bengaluru Bulls’ raiders Pawan Kumar Sehrawat and Rohit Kumar.
Published : Aug 22, 2019 09:13 IST
Not very often does one see Bengaluru Bulls’ mainstay raiders, Pawan Kumar Sehrawat and Rohit Kumar, have a bad day at the office together in the Pro Kabaddi League. Either of the two usually puts his foot on the gas and sometimes single-handedly wins the game for his side.
However, last night against Puneri Paltan at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was a rare occurrence as Bengaluru Bulls succumbed to a 23-31 defeat to bottom-placed Puneri Paltan.
“We had a tough match today. We were level in the first half but lost it in the last second half,” skipper Rohit Kumar told
“They were very proactive on the mat and very offensive. We were forced to play defensive which isn’t our strength. I don’t usually put empty raids, but I did that today. So, clearly, we weren’t at our best today.” Sehrawat has stunned everyone with his defensive capabilities in season seven. With nine tackle points, including four in a single game against Telugu Titans, he has been touted as an upcoming all-rounder.
“Now, I am only focusing on raiding as paying unnecessary attention to defence is not good for my game. One unsuccessful tackle and I have to sit out for a long time. I am raider for the team and if I sit out, Rohit bhai is then left with more responsibility.”
Despite the defeat, the captain doesn’t view it as a worrying sign. On being asked if this loss has dented the team’s confidence, he laughed it off saying it is part and parcel of the game. “It’s just that we had a close loss. We don’t think a lot and our focus is on the upcoming matches,” he concluded.